Japanese Edo Period Eboshi Kawari Kabuto w/ Flaming Jewel Maedate Rare LS#115 Cloisonne glass sliding doorsPeriod: Early Shōwa

glass sliding doorsPeriod: Early Shōwa

Markings:  "遠藤" = Surname Endo  and "関孫六作" = Sekimagoroku (Brand name)

With wear consistent with its age it remains in fine condition

The drama comes from contrast: the informal

This pair of kokeshi are of the bobble head variety and are dressed in subtly patterned kimono with red and black jackets

Japanese Edo Period Eboshi Kawari Kabuto w/ Flaming Jewel Maedate Rare LS#115 Cloisonne glass sliding doorsPeriod: Early Shōwantique Japanese Kawari Kabuto Helmet Hju no Tama Flaming Jewel Crest Edo Period Samurai Armor A striking example of a Japanese kawari kabuto an imaginative, sculptural style of samurai helmet popular during the Edo period (17th19th century). This bold design features a dramatic maedate (forecrest) in the form of the Hju no Tama (), the Flaming Jewel of Buddhist Enlightenment. The tall, flaring hachi (bowl) is finished in a brilliant gold speckled